Over-18 Summer University Residence

During the summer period, independent students over 18 also have the option of staying in our Over-18 Summer University Residence at ELC Bristol.

The residence is located just 5 minutes from the city centre and approximately 25 minutes' walk from school or an easy 10-minute journey by bus.

All rooms are fully-furnished lockable study bedrooms arranged in flats with 6 or 7 bedrooms.
Flats are shared only with other international ELC Bristol students.
All bedrooms are fully en suite, with your own shower and toilet in your room.
Each flat has a fully-fitted kitchen with crockery, cutlery, pots and pans provided, so you can make your own meals when it suits you.
We provide all bedding is provided (duvet and duvet cover, pillow & pillow case, and sheets) but please bring your own towels and toiletries.
Laundry facilities are available in a separate part of the building, which you must pay for yourself.
The building has a communal social area where students can play table tennis and pool.
Electricity, heating and water is included in your accommodation cost.
Free 24-hour Wi-Fi access.

Pros

There are lots of students living there, so it is a sociable place to live.
You will be living with people from lots of different countries.
Some, but not all, bedrooms are fully en-suite so you may have your own private bathroom with a toilet and a shower.
It’s right near the city centre, with really good access to the shopping area, the harbourside, and College Green for picnics etc.
There are great communal facilities which you can enjoy and where you can meet other students – a big student common room with pool table, table football, large-screen TV, table tennis and sofas.
It has secure access and an on-site service team available.
As it is self-catering accommodation, you will have the facilities to be able to prepare your own food in your flat kitchen whenever you want.

Cons

You will be living with lots of other students, so there will be rules to follow.
You will have to deal with rules about noise, cleaning, recycling, smoking, etc.
You will have to share the kitchen space with other students, who might not be as clean and tidy as you would like them to be.
The residence is a little further to the school but closer to the city centre.
The residence is not a social area of the school – so, if you have a visitor, they must leave by 22:00.
You will have to wash and pay for all your laundry yourself.
There will be less contact with native English speakers compared to living with a homestay.

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